Job Description:

Your Impact:

Step into a role where your financial expertise truly shapes project success. We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑driven Project Accountant to join our team at our Basildon site. You’ll enjoy a balanced blend of home and on‑site working, with at least two days each week spent collaborating onsite with colleagues and project teams.

You’ll play a central role in supporting the Financial Controller, taking ownership of the financial and project reporting for a defined portfolio of projects. This includes delivering accurate, timely and meaningful management information, while also acting as a trusted advisor to project teams who rely on your insight to make confident decisions.

The role is part of a dynamic business sector that looks to deliver solutions to a truly global marketplace. Finance play a key role in the service offering and this is a chance to make a difference as well as satisfy the statutory requirements.

What You'll do as Project Accountant:

• Support the Financial Controller with preparation of sector monthly forecasts including assumptions, risks and opportunities and explanation of forecast movements.
• Perform analysis and prepare reports in accordance with the issued monthly timetable.
• Support the business in producing robust monthly Contract Status Reports (CSRs) and quarterly Sales and Margin Trading Plans.
• Posting journals to accurately reflect the project costs and trading position
• Work with the Project Team / budget holders to understand forecast, Business Plans and CSR movements.
• Support the financial input required as part of the bid process.
• Reconciling financial data and resolving problems/issues where appropriate to ensure integrity of information provided.

What You''ll Bring

• Strong interpersonal skills that help you build trust and influence across project teams

• Clear, confident communication with a naturally inquisitive, challenge‑positive mindset

• A proactive approach, always looking ahead and anticipating what’s needed next

• The ability to juggle shifting priorities while still meeting key deadlines

• A commitment to producing high‑quality work and offering reliable support

• Advanced Excel capability and solid proficiency across MS Office

• AAT qualification or progress toward CIMA/ACCA (highly desirable)

Great Extras

• Experience working with SAP

• An understanding of IFRS 15

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Basildon

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid